Importance of Mental health and Wellness for Students

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If you can just think about it for a second, learning how to support each other through hard times is one of the most important things we can do as human beings. The role of university partnerships have been extremely crucial in South Africa for addressing issues such as social inequality, overcoming the past injustices, and promoting health & well-being for students, and communities at large. And as higher education has become more mainstream, so have the concerns about the increased need for mental health and well-being of students and questions about universities' ability to provide students with top-notch support. Ultimately, students' mental health may suffer, and this may affect all aspects of their well-being.
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6 Sep 2022 English South Africa Education · Self-Improvement

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